Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Lao
Language: Lao - (lao)
Alternate Name(s): Laotian
Primary Religion: Buddhism - Theravada
Country: United States
Also found in: Argentina; Cambodia; Canada; France; Laos; Myanmar; Vietnam
Population: 234,000
Global Population: 4,222,800
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Lao of United States, numbering 234,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Lao people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 4,222,800 in 8 countries. Their primary language is Lao. The primary religion practiced by the Lao is Theravada Buddhism, the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available